VisitScotland’s themed years are designed with the very best of the country and its people in mind, with lots of events to celebrate history, architecture, food and drink, and, in 2018, Scotland’s young people.
The Year of Young People 2018 will highlight the talents and contributions of Scotland’s youth. EventScotland, part of VisitScotland’s event department, has developed a program covering the year’s events.
In July, the Tiree Music Festival will introduce the Elevate Stage program, designed by youth to showcase new talent on the Scottish music scene. One of the country’s most iconic landmarks, Edinburgh Castle, will house Knight at the Castle in October, a one-of-a-kind after-hours experience for young adults. Other events in the program include the Highland Youth Art Festival Showcase in August, a Scottish youth poetry slam in September and October, and the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards in November.
“2018 provides us with a special opportunity to showcase both our rich annual events program and a host of brand new events, which will bring the theme of the year alive,” says VisitScotland’s Director of Events Paul Bush. “The program, which is entirely co-designed with young people, will further reinforce Scotland’s position as the perfect stage for events, putting young people in the driving seat and giving them a wonderful opportunity to show the world what they are made of.”
Scotland’s annual events that will receive special programming for the Year of Young People 2018 include Glasgow Comic Con and the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
For a full list of events and activities, reach out to Nicole Graham of VisitScotland or go to visitscotland.com.
Top photo: Music festivals are part of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018.
Photo by Kenny Lam with VisitScotland
